Course Description

Integrate knowledge and respond to real-life case scenarios of topics demonstrating competency in the related areas. Identify and analyze alternatives using tools to facilitate effective communication, time management, decision making and plan implementation.

Vocational Learning Outcomes

This course provides the opportunity for you to achieve the following outcomes:

364 - Business Admin - Accounting

VLO 1 Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations. (A, R)
VLO 2 Prepare and present financial statements, reports and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises. (A, R)
VLO 3 Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced management accounting concepts. (A, R)
VLO 5 Analyse and evaluate organizational structures and the interdependence of functional areas, and contribute to the development of strategies which positively impact financial performance. (A, R)
VLO 7 Analyse and evaluate an organization's internal control system, taking risk management into account. (A, R)
VLO 8 Contribute to strategic decision-making by applying advanced financial management concepts. (A, R)
Assessment Levels —T: Taught A: Assessed R: Reinforced 

Essential Employability Skills

This course contributes to your program by helping you achieve the following Essential Employability Skills:

EES 1 Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. (A, R)
EES 5 Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems. (A, R)
EES 6 Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems. (A, R)
EES 9 Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. (A, R)
Assessment Levels —T: Taught A: Assessed R: Reinforced 

Course Learning Outcomes / Elements of Performance

When you have earned credit for this course, you will have demonstrated the ability to:

1. Analyze accounting related cases in written or presentation format.

  • Use a case preparation method to provide recommendations in a time sensitive manner.
  • Identify financial and business problems from a given case.
  • Use information and judgement to solve problems and inform decisions.
  • Identify financial reporting issues including adjusting entries.

2. Recommend alternatives for common and routine financial and managerial accounting issues in an integrative context.

  • Perform financial statement analysis, ratio and trend analysis, profitability analysis, cost-volume-profit.
  • Prepare pro forma statements, budgets, capital budgets.
  • Apply cost management and analysis tools, auditing skills including risk analysis, audit planning and audit evidence, investing and risk management knowledge to an integrative case.
  • Perform tax payable calculations in an integrative case.
  • Apply information systems to resolve weaknesses within an accounting system.

3. Design a presentation to effectively communicate realistic and practical solutions for an accounting related case.

  • Use effective reporting and presentation skills to document the results of the analysis conducted.
  • Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to present an analysis of an organization’s structure.
  • Use presentation software to create a group presentation.

Pre-defined Evaluation / Earning Credit

The following list provides evidence of this course's learning achievements and the outcomes they validate:

Practical Project(s) (15%)

Validates Outcomes:  CLO 1, EES 6

    364  :   VLO 5

Group Written Assignment(s) (15%)

Validates Outcomes:  CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, EES 1, EES 5, EES 6, EES 9

    364  :   VLO 1, VLO 2, VLO 3, VLO 5, VLO 7, VLO 8

Group Presentation(s) (60%)

Validates Outcomes:  CLO 1, CLO 2, CLO 3, EES 1, EES 5, EES 6, EES 9

    364  :   VLO 1, VLO 2, VLO 3, VLO 5, VLO 7, VLO 8

Journal/Reflective Assignment(s) (10%)

Validates Outcomes:  EES 1

Experiential Learning

Type: Capstone Projects
Description: A cumulative activity in the final semesters of a program that is based significantly on knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work. It involves a creative, iterative, and often open-ended process using problem-based learning to address a project challenge. Students spend a significant amount of time, working independently or in a team environment, throughout the semester and translate their results using written reports, oral presentations, or poster presentations. Projects can involve qualitative or quantitative research.
Hours: 18.00
Comments: Case studies with hypothetical workplaces.
Type: Industry or Community Project
Description: Students work with an organization, business, or industry within a classroom setting to explore challenges or opportunities and develop solutions and/or strategies to respond to the identified challenges.
Hours: 3.00
Comments: Work on financial reviews of agencies looking for funding with the United Way of Halton/Hamilton. Students review and evaluate financial statements and provide a summary for each agency as part of the funding application review process, and submit a reflection upon completion.

Learning Resources

TEXT BOOK DETAILS
No text book is required, course material will be discussed in class.

Educational Technology
This course requires regular computer use. Students must use a word-processor when creating written
assignments. Hand-written or typed assignments will not be accepted. There may also be a requirement to use email or MyCanvas to submit assignments, and communicate with the professor and other students online.

Delivery Format

3 hours face-to-face or online, according to each week in Learning Plan.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Students who wish to apply for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all outlined course learning outcomes. Evidence of learning achievement for PLAR candidates includes:

  • Performance Test
  • Project/Assignment

Course Related Information

Unless otherwise stated, assignments close at 11:59 p.m. on the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted without a medical note clearly and specifically stating that illness prevented the completion of work.

This course includes some weeks of independent work within groups, in lieu of class time.

Attendance and involvement in class learning is expected.

Program Information

College Related Information

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Students with permanent or temporary disabilities who require academic accommodations are encouraged to register with Accessible Learning Services (ALS). Documentation outlining the functional limitations of disability is required; however, interim accommodations pending receipt of appropriate documentation is possible. All documentation is kept confidential in the office of ALS. For more information review the ALS webpage at https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/accessible-learning-services, or contact ALS at als@mohawkcollege.ca or 905-575-2122. To learn more about UDL and accommodations review https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/accessible-learning-services/accommodations/accommodation-guides/communicating-use-of-accommodations-when-using-udl.


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This course may use online proctoring software for assessment(s) to uphold academic quality and maintain academic integrity where deemed required by the academic area. Additional information will be provided by the educator, in MyCanvas, if a remote proctoring tool is being used. Refer to Mohawk College’s Student Online Proctoring Guide to learn more at https://ats.mohawkcollege.ca/hc/en-ca/articles/30869042051220-Online-Proctoring-Guide. In addition, to maintain academic integrity student submissions may be assessed using Turnitin. To learn more review https://www.turnitin.com/. 


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